Erica Lockwood
Managing Director / Executive Partner
Homebuilding Recruiter
JCP since 2000
Let’s Get Started! Call or Text: 281-359-2142
ericalockwood@josephchris.net
About Erica
For 25 years, I’ve been the relentless executive recruiter shaping leadership teams across the homebuilding, construction, and real estate development industries. I don’t just fill positions—I transform companies. My work in executive search connects the right leaders with the right organizations, driving performance, culture, and long-term success.
Named one of Dallas’s Top 50 Women Leaders in both 2024 and 2025, I’ve built my reputation as a homebuilding recruiter who delivers. From Division Presidents to CFOs, I’ve placed the kind of leaders who not only get results but also elevate culture. I’m deeply engaged in the industry as an active member of the Dallas Builders Association (where I serve on the Membership Committee) and as a proud member of NAHB Professional Women in Building. I’ve also contributed to industry books, judged national awards, and served as a trusted voice for the National Association of Home Builders through Shop Talk webinars, DEI initiatives, and committee leadership.
But here’s the truth:
I don’t pitch resumes—I present game-changing leadership talent.
I don’t chase trends—I build careers and culture.
I don’t wait for growth—I drive it.
And I don’t keep my insights locked up—I share them weekly through The Talent Blueprint and Real Talk Recruiting series, and my fast-growing newsletter Rated E: Extremely Effective (plus its audio-edition podcast). Thousands of executives and industry professionals read, listen, and share these bold takes on leadership hiring, culture, and talent strategy every week. Listen to the Rated E podcast on Spotify.
What clients and candidates say:
“She is the best recruiter I know … by far.”
“A symphonic matchmaker—dependable, responsive, and unforgettable.”
“The most thorough, professional, and effective person in her industry.”
When I’m not connecting powerhouses, you’ll find me at live concerts, nurturing my cacti collection, or yelling at Notre Dame football like they can hear me.
If you’re ready for an executive search partner who knows the industry, owns the room, and won’t settle for ‘good enough,’ let’s talk.
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